US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-3026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Seiji OzawaThe Rite Of Spring / Fireworks
Vinyl pressings
The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks
by Seiji Ozawa · 1968
11 pressings8 countriesModernClassical
The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks
3 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-3026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynagroove
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC 3026RCA Red Seal LSC-3026
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Dynagroove
- Runout / matrix
Manufactured in Germany LP-Ste-WRRS-1336-X DSide A Runout
Manufactured in Germany LP-Ste-WRRS-1337-X ESide B Runout
LSC 3026 (WRRS-1336)Side A Central Label
LSC 3026 (WRRS-1337)Side B Central Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-3026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC 3026 / RCA Red Seal LSC-3026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-3026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | RCA Red Seal 644.536LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-3026LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-3026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Red Seal SB 6791LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | HachetteLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | RCA GL 42137LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS 2021LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RCA SRA-2504 / RCA Red Seal SRA-2504LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Fireworks
- The Rite Of Spring
- Part 1: The Adoration Of The Earth
- Part 2: The Sacrifice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1982.
When was The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC-3026.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-3026, LSC 3026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rite Of Spring / Fireworks on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.